This A Level in Media Studies encourages students to study the media in an academic context and apply the knowledge and understanding gained to their own media productions.
They develop critical thinking skills as they study the media in both global and historical contexts.
In year 1 you will study:
Coursework
A different set brief each year creating adverts for various different products.
The first three years have involved creating products for deodorant, food delivery and reality TV.
You will have the choice of creating these in print or video form depending on what you are most comfortable and capable with.
In year 2 you will study:
Coursework (30% of final grade)
You will be given a brief focusing on creating a magazine front cover or a music video while also designing a website linked to these.
You get to choose what brief you would like to cover deepening on where you feel your skillsets lie. The options are print (e.g. magazine covers) or video (e.g. a music video).
Assessment methods include:
Each level lasts a year, so you’ll spend a year studying at AS Level and a year studying at A Level.
A number of degree programmes leading into jobs, such as:
In order to study A-levels with us, all students need to obtain a strong GCSE grade profile, averaging 6 x Grade 6s.
Individual subjects will also have their own specific requirements.
However, if you do not meet this profile, please still come to one of our enrolment events to discuss all of your options with a member of our A-level team.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.